Substitute Instructional Assistant

Substitute Instructional Assistant

Glasgow Independent Schools District Wide - Glasgow, Kentucky | Open in Google Maps

Job : 4908441

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 16, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
• Must have completed two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Must have obtained an associate's (or higher) degree.
• Must be able to demonstrate through a formal assessment (Para educator Assessment) knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs; monitor and report student progress.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Being regular in attendance is a requirement and essential function of this position.
• Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
• Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation for treatment as required.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student’s IEP.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operation audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist, perform, and maintain records of student health services as delegated, supervised, and/or trained by a nurse or other health care provider. These services may include, but are not limited to, the administering of medication, external catheter care, administration of feedings via a gastrostomy tube when the tube is in a mature stoma site with sustained skin integrity, blood glucose testing when sample is obtained from a capillary site, and selected ambulation, positioning, turning, or exercise program.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist student in getting on and off the bus.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Perform bus monitoring duties as needed.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills…